[Ten crepes is probably a good number...the pan is nice and hot so they're cooking quickly, now. Which is something of a problem, actually, because it means his distraction has a time limit. Dammit.]
'Blessing' is certainly not the word I would have chosen for the darn things.
[But that's neither here nor there, is it. Sycamore falls silent for a moment, watching his latest creation on the stove.
...]
If you've got any doubts about my willingness, mon cheri...well. Let's just say I don't need any help from Iris in that regard.
[And you'll actually get eye contact and a smile, after that; it's brief, but not teasing - more heartfelt.]
But you're right. I do have concerns around how I'll react to you being close, and I don't...I don't want to make things awkward or more complicated when we're still getting used to each other.
[Another crepe done, another lot of batter in the pan - and a sigh.]
I just hate the thought of having to be separated from you for another eight days, so...I don't know. It's a risk I'm willing to take, I think, but it needs to be something you want, as well. The last thing I want is to put you in any situations where you're uncomfortable, trying to make me happy.
[Where's that lemon...he should probably cut it up...]
I'd much rather you were honest. That makes me happiest.
[That....actually makes Sycamore smile quite brightly (and not just because he's located that lemon).]
If that is how you feel, then I agree! It makes a lot more sense to approach the blessings slowly, as you said. I'm confident we can make them work for us eventually, though!
[As long as he doesn't end up going Exalted again any time soon...anyway! That's not worth thinking about.]
Besides...
[Sycamore falls silent for a moment, after that, before chuckling to himself, continuing to focus on the lemon.]
...it's not like we need Iris to have fun, no? Since you're interested.
[He seems rather all right with this mutual decision, though.]
Honestly, Augustine, I'm not sure why I wouldn't be interested. It's just something that I think should be taken at a reasonable pace, and Iris... [The gesture that follows is both encompassing and vague.] ...It tends to be a bit much. Though I'll still come by, if you would like; I don't like the idea of being separated like that, either.
[Right, lemon is sliced; time to finish up those last few crepes...what a great way to (attempt to...) hide how this conversation is making him grin (and maybe blush a little bit, if you squint).]
Well, I'm flattered, then. I didn't even have to turn the charm on too much....you haven't even tasted my crepes! Careful, Lysandre, my ego can only take so much stroking!
[Hehe...oh, right, Iris, yes that-]
As for Iris, I'll see how I feel. Just trust me if I'd prefer to be left alone, okay? Send me a picture or two and I'll be fine.
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'Blessing' is certainly not the word I would have chosen for the darn things.
[But that's neither here nor there, is it. Sycamore falls silent for a moment, watching his latest creation on the stove.
...]
If you've got any doubts about my willingness, mon cheri...well. Let's just say I don't need any help from Iris in that regard.
[And you'll actually get eye contact and a smile, after that; it's brief, but not teasing - more heartfelt.]
But you're right. I do have concerns around how I'll react to you being close, and I don't...I don't want to make things awkward or more complicated when we're still getting used to each other.
[Another crepe done, another lot of batter in the pan - and a sigh.]
I just hate the thought of having to be separated from you for another eight days, so...I don't know. It's a risk I'm willing to take, I think, but it needs to be something you want, as well. The last thing I want is to put you in any situations where you're uncomfortable, trying to make me happy.
[Where's that lemon...he should probably cut it up...]
I'd much rather you were honest. That makes me happiest.
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Perhaps next month. This is something we're still getting used to; I'm not sure that that won't complicate things.
[...]
That isn't to say that I'm disinterested, however. Far from it.
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If that is how you feel, then I agree! It makes a lot more sense to approach the blessings slowly, as you said. I'm confident we can make them work for us eventually, though!
[As long as he doesn't end up going Exalted again any time soon...anyway! That's not worth thinking about.]
Besides...
[Sycamore falls silent for a moment, after that, before chuckling to himself, continuing to focus on the lemon.]
...it's not like we need Iris to have fun, no? Since you're interested.
[Have a quick wink. Of course.]
How goes the coffee, mon cheri?
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[He seems rather all right with this mutual decision, though.]
Honestly, Augustine, I'm not sure why I wouldn't be interested. It's just something that I think should be taken at a reasonable pace, and Iris... [The gesture that follows is both encompassing and vague.] ...It tends to be a bit much. Though I'll still come by, if you would like; I don't like the idea of being separated like that, either.
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Well, I'm flattered, then. I didn't even have to turn the charm on too much....you haven't even tasted my crepes! Careful, Lysandre, my ego can only take so much stroking!
[Hehe...oh, right, Iris, yes that-]
As for Iris, I'll see how I feel. Just trust me if I'd prefer to be left alone, okay? Send me a picture or two and I'll be fine.